Angel

Chapter 54 - The Fair

Chaeyoung has enjoyed being friends with the love of her life, despite of the fact that they weren't dating. And even if they weren't, some of the younger girl's gestures made it seem like they were. Nevertheless, Chaeyoung found it fun messing and hanging out with Mina again, and she made sure to control herself around her before she explodes about every little thing they do or plan to do.

The other day, the two of them went to a puppy café. They had invited Sana and Tzuyu, but both of them had work, or at least that's what they said. Chaeyoung thinks it was a lie, thinking that they just gave her a chance to be alone with Mina. But even then, the blonde was grateful. Not that she didn't want to hang out with Sana and Tzuyu, but she liked having to be with Mina alone. The only downside is that Mina always leaves unexpectedly every time they were starting to have fun because her career would always interrupt and tell her to go back to the studio and do something. Chaeyoung couldn't blame her though. It was her job and she couldn't get in the way with that.

At night, Chaeyoung would lay in bed, texting the one and only Mina, before closing her eyes and going to sleep. She tries to keep long conversations with her and sometimes, they would end up texting until one of them has fallen asleep. It's always Mina who falls asleep first, though. Chaeyoung understood that, given that Mina works hard with the job that she has.

Tonight, Chaeyoung laid under her covers, sending numerous texts towards the older girl, trying to grab her attention. She smiled as she sent them, even though she knew that she might've been a bit annoying.

Chaeyoung put her phone on her chest, looking up at the ceiling with a smile she couldn't seem to fight. She felt pumped, excited, more alive than she had ever though possible. All the worries of her life had been muted and all there was to know about was this moment. No worrying about the past, no anxiety about the future. Getting to hang out with Mina like this made her feel happy, even though they were just friends.

With a bright smile on her face, Chaeyoung took another peek at her text messages and sighed in relief, before placing her phone on the black wooden nightstand. She liked having to sleep without the world and worries on her shoulders. She felt more relaxed than usual, given that she spent two years feeling like a complete ass. She didn't expect to be this calm and relaxed and happy now, but she liked it. 

The next morning, Chaeyoung slept in late until around twelve in the afternoon. She woke up light with a calm demeanor as she walked in her condo, preparing herself for the day. The only thing that motivated her was that she would be spending time with Mina today. Or possibly, at least. She hasn't really confirmed it yet, unfortunately.

The blonde spent the rest of her day laying on the couch with her dog, Ray, watching The Office. It wasn't exactly the ideal afternoon someone would spend, but it certainly fitted Chaeyoung's routine. She didn't have anything else to do other than to get ready for the fair, which was in about three hours. She barely even watched the television. She spent most of her time listening to the background noise of the TV show while occupying herself with her smart phone, scrolling through whatever or playing games. She liked rereading text messages, especially when it was with Mina. She found it sweet that she would text her late at night until one of them falls asleep. Though, the blonde wished that she could talk to her forever.

When the time came, Chaeyoung mustered up all her strength and prepared herself for the fair. She made sure to comb her bands straight, brush her teeth, and throw on a long, plaid coat.

She rushed out of her condo building excitedly, planning to meet Sana and Tzuyu at the fair's location which was near the river and bridges of Seoul. It was an annual fair and Chaeyoung had went many times a few years back, always for the same reason; hitting on girls and enjoying the rides. But, it was for a different reason now. She wanted to spend time with the girl she liked and wanted nothing more.

Though, it has been a bit worrying that Mina hasn't texted her back yet to confirm if she was going or not, but she drove to the fair anyways, knowing that Sana and Tzuyu are probably waiting. She sent a quick text to Mina asking if she was going and that if she needed to pick her up.

When Chaeyoung reaches her destination, she felt her heart gradually sink to her stomach when she doesn't see a notification from Mina yet. Chaeyoung has her look of disappointment on her face as soon as she spotted Sana and Tzuyu standing at the line of the ticket booth. The blonde put her phone in her pocket and ran up to them with a smile.

"Hey, guys," Chaeyoung says, smiling at the two while putting her heands into the pockets of her coat.

"Hey, where's Mina?" Tzuyu asks curiously, expecting the other girl to be with her already.

"Uh, she hasn't texted back yet, but she said she might come, though," the blonde informs her, still having hope that she would be able to make it.

"Oh, she's probably getting held up at the studio or something," Sana shakes her head, "Now, you're gonna be a third wheel."

"Hey!" Chaeyoung slaps her arm playfully, "She might still come, Don't jinx it."

Sana laughs at her and grabs a hold of her wife's hand, searching for warmth between her fingers, "Come on, it's our turn."

Sana and Tzuyu walk ahead of Chaeyoung and towards the front of the line, paying for their tickets first. Chaeyoung sighs and walks after them, paying for two tickets just in case Mina would arrive. Stepping away from the booth, Chaeyoung looks down at her two tickets and pouts slightly, hoping that Mina would make it. She's been looking forward for this since last night and she almost couldn't sleep because of the excitement in her system. So, she put the extra ticket into her pockets and followed Sana and Tzuyu around.